Instruct Instruct PartnerThe latest webinar in the Instruct-ERIC Structure Meets Function series this month includes speakers who have accessed cutting-edge structural biology services through Instruct. The webinar series offers an insight into the very cutting edge of structural biology research, utilising the latest techniques available through Instruct-ERIC facilities and centres.
On 15 September, this webinar will give an overview of services available through 2 facilities which have recently joined Instruct-ERIC: the European XFEL and Forschungszentrum Jülich.
European XFEL
European XFEL, part of Instruct-DE, joined Instruct-ERIC in 2025. The Bio Laboratory at European XFEL began operation in summer 2016 and has since supported users in sample preparation and characterization for XFEL beamtimes. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments covering the full workflow, from cell culture to sample delivery into the x-ray beam.
With extensive experience in serial crystallography sample preparation, they can assist researchers in preparing and optimizing microcrystals for their experiments. For researchers new to serial crystallography, the facility provides consultation and guidance throughout the entire process, including assistance with the preparation of beamtime proposals. To facilitate an efficient and well-coordinated application process, researchers are advised to contact facility staff in advance.
Molecular bioinformatics & Computational biophysical chemistry at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
The Structural and Molecular Bioinformatics part of IBG-4 at Forschungszentrum Jülich develops computational methods to understand biological systems across scales. It focuses on modeling and simulating biomolecular structures, dynamics, and interactions to infer function and enable rational design of proteins and enzymes. The institute thus bridges data-driven bioinformatics with computational biophysics, providing tools and workflows for structure-based analysis and prediction. The director, Prof. Dr. Holger Gohlke, is known for developing methods to predict and analyze biomolecular interactions and dynamics. His work combines physics-based simulations with AI approaches to understand, modulate, and design complex biomolecular systems.
Register for the webinar here.
Speaker: Joachim Schulz and Huijong Han
Institution: European XFEL
Talk Title: Services available at the European XFEL and access through Instruct-ERIC
Speaker: Holger Gohlke
Institution: Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
Talk Title: Molecular bioinformatics & Computational biophysical chemistry services available at Instruct-Jülich
